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FV08 HSZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 143,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered to inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,805 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 127,803 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,330 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts to wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts to wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/ZR18 95WXL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aft arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aft arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/ZR18 95WXL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 235/40/ZR18 95WXL outer wall damage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

engine covers, under trays and child seats x2 fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56 cm aerofoil type (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56 cm aerofoil type (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 235/40/ZR18 95Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

engine covers, under trays and child seats x2 fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,502 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,493 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FV08 HSZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 HSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV08 HSZ registered?

FV08 HSZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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